Todd Allen Kujath, 53, of Preston, passed away August 26, 2018, in Lanesboro, Minn. Todd was born June 4, 1965, in Rochester, to Richard and Judy (Stevens) Kujath. Todd graduated from Preston High School in 1983. He attended Winona Technical College, earning his Master Plumber License. Todd was united in marriage to Sara Olson (Hanson) on September 28, 2002, at Fountain … [Read more...]
David Alan Boe
David Alan Boe, of rural Lanesboro, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 22, 2018, as a result of mesothelioma. He was born July 20, 1949, in Minot, N. Dak., to Theodore and Viola Boe. His father worked construction so the family moved often, finally settling in Spokane, Wash. At age 17, David enlisted in the U.S. Army and volunteered for Vietnam, where he was a … [Read more...]
Harold “Jerry” Thompson
Harold “Jerry” Thompson Harold “Jerry” Thompson, 83, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Rochester. Jerry was born January 18, 1935, in Cresco, Iowa, to Harold and Harriet (Hoeldt) Thompson. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1953 and entered the Marines in November the same year. After the military, he married Jo Ann Kathryn Means … [Read more...]
Norma Bangs
Norma Bangs, age 102, of Mabel, Minn., died peacefully Friday, August 24, 2018, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel, Minn. Norma was born August 12, 1916, in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to Isaac and Anna (Thompson) Vickerman. She attended school in Prosper. On August 12, 1935, she married Maloy Bangs, Sr. In 1949 they moved to the Newburg area, where they … [Read more...]
Phyllis M. Hageman
Phyllis M. Hageman, age 85, of Harmony, died Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Harmony Healthcare in Harmony. Phyllis was born May 23, 1933, in Bristol to John and Bernice (Scrabeck) Fishbaugher. She graduated from the Harmony High School. In 1951 she married Oral Johnson. They had two children, Milford and Peggy. They later divorced. On March 16, 1973, she married Gene Hageman. … [Read more...]
Helen (Bates) Scheevel
Helen (Bates) Scheevel passed away August 23, 2018, in Donna, Tex. Helen was born to Granville and Delia Bates on April 24, 1929. She married Harland Scheevel February 21, 1947, in Harmony, Minn. She is survived by two sons, David (Maleana) of Donna, Tex., and Dan of Litchfield, Minn.; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 27 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 28 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]
MN Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program accepting applications
The 2018 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. The MSA Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 15, $600 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 sheriffs of the State of Minnesota. The members of MSA gives special recognition to the financial needs of … [Read more...]
Letter about your vote… To the Editor
Lee Hamilton was spot on concerning Republican efforts to suppress voting rights, but there’s more. Massive Republican gerrymandering has stolen voting power from millions. For decades, when Republicans have legislative control, they usually refuse to allow a vote unless there is majority Republican support. Bipartisanship is not allowed. Republican appointed members of the … [Read more...]
LaDonna Hadland
LaDonna Hadland, age 93, of Ostrander, Minn., died Wednesday August 22, 2018, at Ostrander Care and Rehab Center in Ostrander, Minn. Memorial services for LaDonna will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial will be in the Bloomfield Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to … [Read more...]